John David "Dave" Clere
Aug 5, 2021
John David “Dave” Clere, 77 of Perry Township, passed away on August 5, 2021. He was born January 19, 1944 in Giles, West Virginia to Frieda and Clayton Clere. He graduated from Perry High School and enjoyed camping, playing horseshoes, and playing slots. He was a retired teamster, and most of those years being a beer truck driver for...
Michael E. "Butch" Kalpac
Aug 4, 2021
Michael “Butch” E. Kalpac, 75, passed away on August 4, 2021 following an extended illness. Butch was born in Malvern on October 11, 1945 to the late Michael N. and Mary (Ridgeway) Kalpac. A 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School. He served in The United States Navy as a Seabee in Vietnam. Butch was a very private man, he...
Ruth Ann Hambach
Aug 3, 2021
Ruth Ann Hambach (Pedrotty), 73, of Massillon, went to be with our Lord August 3, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was an incredible, giving, compassionate and loving Wife, Mother, Mema and Sister. Ruth is survived by her faithful and devoted husband Roy Hambach of 52 years, 4 daughters, Chris {Bernardo}Diaz, Teri {Dacia} Getz, Ruth Hambach {Rocco Speziale}...
Clara L. Graber
Aug 3, 2021
Clara L. Graber age 90, of Tuscarawas Twp., passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was born in Canton, Ohio on September 17, 1930, to the late Cyril and Martha (Langbein) Hoot. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. She married Richard Graber on July 26, 1952, and they shared 68 years together until his death...
Cullen "Max" Maxhimer
Aug 2, 2021
Cullen “Max” Maxhimer, 86, of Massillon, passed away at his home on August 2, 2021. He was born on May 22, 1935 in Wampum, Pennsylvania to the late Mark and Helen (Moskal) Maxhimer. He was the proud owner of Maxhimer Family Stock Farm, devoting the majority of his life to his passion of farming. Max also retired from Perry...
John A. Streiber
Aug 2, 2021
John A. Streiber, age 81, passed away on August 02, 2021. He was born in Canton and lived in Jackson Twp. for 58 years. John was a retired carpenter and remodeling contractor for 53 years. He is survived by his wife Barbara A. “Pinkey”; daughter Sally A. Streiber; son Michael A. Streiber; granddaughter Cassidy Lasick. He was a Mason...
Clifford J. Schoenfeld
Aug 2, 2021
Clifford J. Schoenfeld, 79, of Massillon, passed away on August 2, 2021. He was born on December 24, 1941 in Massillon to the late Harry and Anna (Wazlavek) Schoenfeld. He began his career at Superior Meats then transitioned into a meat inspector for the USDA. Following his employment with USDA, Cliff worked as an operator at IMC Agrico where...
Mindi Jo Pappas
Aug 2, 2021
Mindi Jo Pappas, age 41, born on February 17, 1980 in Massillon to William and Donna Pappas. She passed away with her loving family by her side on August 2, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic. She attended Central Catholic High School. She is survived by her two children, Paige Day and Weston Woods, parents, brother, Michael Pappas, sister, Jodi (Pacho)...
John Von Gunten
Aug 2, 2021
John Von Gunten, 72, passed away on August 2, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on April 29, 1949 to the late Lee and Irene (Pyle) Von Gunten. A 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, John was the owner of JONCI Construction. He was known for the quality of his craftsmanship and his sense of...
Mark M Smith
Aug 1, 2021
Mark Merton Smith, born on October 30, 1932, was the third of seven children born to the late Elder Adolphus and Augusta Dorthelius Banks Smith. At the age of 4, Mark moved with his family from Cambridge Ohio to Canton where Elder Smith accepted the Pastorate of Christ Temple Church, now known as the Greater Bethel Apostolic Church. Elder...
Richard "R.C." C. Arrington
Aug 1, 2021
Richard “R.C.” Arrington departed this life on Sunday, August 01, 2021. Richard was born on March 15, 1926 in Massillon, to the late Romie and Theresa (Blackmon) Arrington. He retired as Golf Coach of South Carolina State University. He enjoyed watching all sports, but excelled in golf, tennis, football, basketball and shooting pool. He was inducted into the Negro...
Daphna I. Grass
Jul 31, 2021
Daphna I. Grass, 87, of Navarre, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Daphna was born on October 12, 1933, in Raleigh, WV, the daughter of Alton and Nellie (Anderson) Smith. Daphna worked in the cafeteria at Navarre Elementary and retired from the Massillon State Hospital after 30 years of service. She loved her birds and...
Peggy Doris Naetzel
Jul 31, 2021
Peggy Doris Naetzel, 75, passed away on July 31, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on June 27, 1946 to the late William and Virginia (Leonard) Thompson. She was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was the office manager at Real Estate Properties, Inc. and volunteered at the Richville Grange. Peggy enjoyed, sewing,...
Christopher "Chris" Falconer
Jul 30, 2021
Christopher “Chris” Falconer, age 53 of Canton, passed away on July 30, 2021. Chris was born on April 24, 1968 in Canton to Victor and April Falconer. He loved spending time with his family. Chris was as generous with his teasing as he was with his love. He was an altruistic mentor to many, caring for friends and extended...
Deborah A Tessanne
Jul 29, 2021
Deborah A. Tessanne, 66, of Massillon, passed away on July 29, 2021 due to declining health. She was born on December 14, 1954 in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Billy and Betty (Furer) Hoskinson. She was a 1973 proud, graduate of Washington High School. Deborah loved the simple things in life. She was most comfortable at home, where her...
Cathy Tish'Chara Prowell - Ursery
Jul 27, 2021
Cathy Tish’Chara Prowell-Ursery passed on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Cathy was born on March 11, 1972, in Massillon, Ohio. Cathy graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1990. She was a graduate of Kentucky State University, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration in 1996. During her time at Kentucky State University, Cathy was...
Douglas A. Owens
Jul 26, 2021
Douglas A. Owens, 59, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Doug was born on July 27, 1961, in Massillon, the son of the late Malcolm H. and MaryAnn (Morris) Owens. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1979 graduate of Perry High School. Doug loved spending time with his dogs, Molly and...
Richard J. Zyla
Jul 24, 2021
Richard J. Zyla, age 84, of Jackson Twp. passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Bernice Zyla. He married Bette Boyd on May 07, 1960 and they shared 61 years together. Richard proudly served his country as a Green Beret in the...
Mary Ellen Sladic
Jul 23, 2021
Mary Ellen Sladic, 68, made her transition on July 23, 2021 with her brother Joe and sister-in-law, Laura by her side. In addition to Joe and Laura, Mary is survived by her cousins Pam and Joe Palosi and Jane and Joe Tavcar. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Sladic. Mary will forever have a...
Barbara J Budner
Jul 22, 2021
Barbara J. Budner, 84, of Massillon, passed away on July 22, 2021. She was born in Canton on February 11, 1937 to the late Goebel and Alice (Arnold) Yeary. She was a graduate of McKinley High School and a year later married the love of her life, William F. Budner whom she shared 49 wonderful years together before his...
